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+ | |name = Zora's River |
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| − | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' |
+ | |game = ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' |
| + | |inhab = [[Zora]], [[Hena]], [[Iza]] |
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| + | |items = [[Magic Bean]] |
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| − | |uses = Access unreachable areas |
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| + | |related = [[Zora's Waterfall]], [[Zora's Domain]], [[Lake Hylia]] |
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| + | '''Zora's River''' is one of the main bodies of water in [[Hyrule]] (the [[Light World]]). It has appeared in several ''[[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|The Legend of Zelda]]'' games, first appearing in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]''. The river's name implies that it was named after the king of the [[River Zora]]s, [[Great Zora]]. Had it been named Zoras' River, it would instead imply that its name was based on the River Zora race as a whole, but this is not the case. It also appears in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'' and ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]''. |
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| + | ==''A Link to the Past''== |
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| − | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', '''Magic Beans''' can be purchased from a [[Bean Seller|man]] sitting near the [[Zora's River]] who seems to be constantly eating. The price of the beans increase by 10 [[Rupee]]s every time [[Link]] buys one. They can be used by planting them in mounds of soft soil which are located all over [[Hyrule]]. After seven years, and they should turn into platforms which will grant Link access to certain areas otherwise impossible to reach. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past|A Link to the Past]]'', Zora's River is one of the two main bodies of water in Hyrule (the Light World). At its source are [[Zora's Lake]], [[Zora's Waterfall]], and the [[Waterfall of Wishing]], which are located at the northeast part of Hyrule. From the source at Zora's Lake, it flows down south of [[Death Mountain]], continues between the [[Witch's Hut|Magic Shop]] and [[Graveyard]], surrounds [[Hyrule Castle]], flows just east of [[Link's House]], and continues south into & supplies [[Lake Hylia]]. It also borders the Smithy. There are 3 bridges that cross over it as well as 2 natural bridges on the east & west sides of Hyrule Castle. |
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| + | Link cannot swim in it unless he has the [[Zora's Flippers]]. The only enemies in the river itself are River Zoras. Link can swim under the southernmost bridge in the river. The river has several piers where Link can climb up & return to land. |
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| − | These also make an appearance in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask|Majora's Mask]]'', but this time around they only take a [[bottle]] of water for them to fully grow. However, once Link obtains the [[Song of Storms]] at the [[Ikana Graveyard]], he can use it to water the plant and cause it to sprout. Similarly, planting beans while it is raining during the [[Second Day]] will cause them to sprout immediately. This only works in places where it is actually raining, though, which is mostly just [[Termina Field]]. |
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| + | ==''Ocarina of Time''== |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]'', it is the source of Lake Hylia, starting in [[Zora's Domain]] where the [[Zora]]s dwell. The [[Sleepless Waterfall]], originating from [[Zora's Fountain]], is the water source of the river itself, making the water near the [[Ice Cavern]] the primary source of water for most of [[Hyrule]]. A few bridges are built over the river for easy crossing and to allow horses to cross. Zora's River is considered to be the source of all major bodies of water in [[Hyrule]]. As in ''A Link to the Past'', Zora's River passes in front of [[Death Mountain]] in ''Ocarina of Time''. |
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| + | ==''Twilight Princess''== |
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| − | Even though planting [[Magic Beans]] in [[soil]] will help gain access to different areas, there is another use for the [[soil]]. [[Link]] should bottle some [[Bugs]] and drop them into the [[soil]]. This will result in a [[Gold Skulltula]] jumping out. This can be done even after a bean is planted. |
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| + | In ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', the majority of Zora's River is used for two mini-games and for capturing [[Shadow Insect]]s. This part of the river is not accessible by foot and can only be reached by boat or [[Kargarok]]. |
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| + | Unlike ''A Link to the Past'' and ''Ocarina of Time'', Zora's River does not pass in front of [[Death Mountain]] in ''Twilight Princess''. |
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| − | #Right next to the magic bean salesman. |
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| − | #In the [[Lost Woods]], in the area with the bridge connecting [[Kokiri Forest]] and [[Hyrule Field]]. |
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| − | #Again in the [[Lost Woods]], near the area with the Forest Stage. |
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| − | #In [[Kokiri Forest]] near the shop. |
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| − | #Right next to the warp platform in the [[Death Mountain]] crater. |
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| − | #At the bottom of [[Gerudo Valley]] on the small cliff next to the cow. |
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| − | #Outside the [[Lakeside Laboratory]] in [[Lake Hylia]]. |
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| − | #Next to the entrance to [[Dodongo Cavern]] |
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| − | #Next to the entrance of the [[Spirit Temple]] |
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| − | #In the [[Kakariko Village|Kakariko]] [[Graveyard]] |
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| + | [[Image:zorasriverbeta.jpg|left|thumb|An early screenshot from ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' showing Zora's River]] |
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| + | ===Upper Zora's River=== |
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| + | [[image:UpperZorasRiver.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Link at the Upper Zora's River]] |
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| + | Upper Zora's River is the location of [[Link]]'s first fight with [[Shadow Beast]]s while in Hylian form in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'', and is also the location of a [[Howling Stone]]. When the young hero defeats the messengers, [[Iza]], the owner of the boat rental shop, will thank him by giving him a ride down to [[Lake Hylia]] by use of her boat rides. She also asks Link to blow up some rocks while he paddles down the river, and she provides [[Bomb Arrow]]s to help. After clearing the way and returning, Link can play the [[Rapids Ride#Twilight Princess|Rapid Ride]] mini game, where he will again use Bomb Arrows to hit targets, but instead of rocks, Iza has placed large pots for him to destroy. |
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| + | Iza's sister, [[Hena]], also resides in Upper Zora's River. Hena runs a [[Fishing Hole]] where Link can go [[fishing]]. Link can bobber fish without charge in the fishing hole, or he can rent a canoe from Hena for a small charge and go lure fishing instead. Hena also gives Link a chance to test his skills in the game of [[Rollgoal]], which she invented herself. |
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Zora's River is one of the main bodies of water in Hyrule (the Light World). It has appeared in several The Legend of Zelda games, first appearing in A Link to the Past. The river's name implies that it was named after the king of the River Zoras, Great Zora. Had it been named Zoras' River, it would instead imply that its name was based on the River Zora race as a whole, but this is not the case. It also appears in Ocarina of Time and Twilight Princess.
A Link to the Past
In A Link to the Past, Zora's River is one of the two main bodies of water in Hyrule (the Light World). At its source are Zora's Lake, Zora's Waterfall, and the Waterfall of Wishing, which are located at the northeast part of Hyrule. From the source at Zora's Lake, it flows down south of Death Mountain, continues between the Magic Shop and Graveyard, surrounds Hyrule Castle, flows just east of Link's House, and continues south into & supplies Lake Hylia. It also borders the Smithy. There are 3 bridges that cross over it as well as 2 natural bridges on the east & west sides of Hyrule Castle.
Link cannot swim in it unless he has the Zora's Flippers. The only enemies in the river itself are River Zoras. Link can swim under the southernmost bridge in the river. The river has several piers where Link can climb up & return to land.
Ocarina of Time
In Ocarina of Time, it is the source of Lake Hylia, starting in Zora's Domain where the Zoras dwell. The Sleepless Waterfall, originating from Zora's Fountain, is the water source of the river itself, making the water near the Ice Cavern the primary source of water for most of Hyrule. A few bridges are built over the river for easy crossing and to allow horses to cross. Zora's River is considered to be the source of all major bodies of water in Hyrule. As in A Link to the Past, Zora's River passes in front of Death Mountain in Ocarina of Time.
Twilight Princess
In Twilight Princess, the majority of Zora's River is used for two mini-games and for capturing Shadow Insects. This part of the river is not accessible by foot and can only be reached by boat or Kargarok.
Unlike A Link to the Past and Ocarina of Time, Zora's River does not pass in front of Death Mountain in Twilight Princess.
An early screenshot from Twilight Princess showing Zora's River
Upper Zora's River
Link at the Upper Zora's River
Upper Zora's River is the location of Link's first fight with Shadow Beasts while in Hylian form in Twilight Princess, and is also the location of a Howling Stone. When the young hero defeats the messengers, Iza, the owner of the boat rental shop, will thank him by giving him a ride down to Lake Hylia by use of her boat rides. She also asks Link to blow up some rocks while he paddles down the river, and she provides Bomb Arrows to help. After clearing the way and returning, Link can play the Rapid Ride mini game, where he will again use Bomb Arrows to hit targets, but instead of rocks, Iza has placed large pots for him to destroy.
Iza's sister, Hena, also resides in Upper Zora's River. Hena runs a Fishing Hole where Link can go fishing. Link can bobber fish without charge in the fishing hole, or he can rent a canoe from Hena for a small charge and go lure fishing instead. Hena also gives Link a chance to test his skills in the game of Rollgoal, which she invented herself.